This thread was origonally created by Knopfdruckoffz but he appears to have disappeared so I have recreated it so that I can keep it up to date with new information. To update this thread PM or reply!

This thread is not an attempt at "VALVE BASHING" its just so users can quickly check this thread if your thinking of buying a game, so that you can be aware if there are existing problems regarding the version of the game your going to get on STEAM before wasting your hard earned cash on something that will not even work for you!

Well, there are some games on steam which doesn't have the latest retail patches applied. I wan't to collect the games and list them in this thread to provide informations about it, and if they can be patched manually or not. I had personal experience with this problem and i find it really annoying. So please point out games that have these problems too. I'll categorize the issues into major and minor.

World of Goo by 2D Boy
Versions: 1.2 vs 1.4Thread with link to patch
Solution: retail patch works

Minor:

Prey by Humanhead Studios / 2K Games
Versions 1.3 vs 1.4Thread about the retail patch
Solution: not needed as it only affects the Japanese version which is not on steam, you may need it if you want to host games for japanese players

Two Worlds by Reality Pump Studios / Topware Interactive
Versions: 1.6 vs 1.7Thread with reports of working retail patch
Epic version is already patched to 1.7
Solution: If you are still using the original Two Worlds, install the Epic version.

Vampire Masquerade dont link to just one of the community patches since there are two competing for people. This thread compares the merits of both http://forums.steampowered.com/forum...d.php?t=742813
I think it would be best to say that there is not just one patch.

HAWX by Ubisoft Bucharest Studio / Ubisoft
Versions: 1.00 vs. 1.01Thread about missing patch and updates.
Solution: None at this time; discussion and information about the patch, auto-updates and fixes by Ubisoft can be found here.

Discussion and references:

HAWX, it has not received the same official patch as other retail versions, see H.A.W.X. thread. One or two Steam user have claimed that the Steam version is 1.01 but this is not true. I have verified this by reviewing the posts that make the claim, reading both HAWX forums, and also through my own Ubisoft support request/reply. I sent support requests to Valve and they went unanswered. You can't patch the Steam version with the retail patches that simply does not work. Ubisoft states that they know of the problem and they are "working on it." The latest information provided by Ubisoft is dated April 7, 2009.

UPDATE:
I just visited the Ubi.com forum. There is one official patch that was released: 1.01. Steam has not recevied this patch or has not released it. There is some discussion on Ubi.com about another patch, version 1.02 that may be coming but this is not verified, however, there was an update to the PC fixes thread that makes it almost seem like a second patch was release or some sort of second auto-update. But this is not clear or verified.

There were two very small updates by Steam, not patches. I can verify that there were two: one gave some people DX10 functionality and the other fixed a language setting problem. Valve has put a sticky up saying that DX10 was fixed but it was pulled down after it was found that it did not solve the problem for everyone.

There are a number of fixes that can be found at the forums: here and here.

If you purchased the Steam version you may experience some frustration. Experiences are varied. Some people claim the game works just fine and have DX10 (with Vista) and multiplayer. Other can just play single player and only in DX9. Some have frequent dmp errors. Some have infrequent dmp errors. Some can only play multiplayer versus. Others have both versus and coop multiplayer. Some say that if you just wait long enough coop servers will show up.

However, it is clear that the other retail versions who have access to the patch/auto-update are having a much better experience. This is verified by looking at the extensive fixes list that have been done by Ubisoft with the patche/auto-update that is not available for Steam users.

Could a moderator state why this topic does not qualify for a sticky? It is respectful and accurate. Perhaps it could be changed regarding the stuff about purchases, but can't a thread about the status of unpatched games get stickied?